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BitRunner V2 Deluxe Router Power Controller
· MPN: TOL-19752
BitRunner lets Carbide Motion control power to your CNC router, so you do not need to reach for the router’s power switch when a program ends or a tool chang...
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BitRunner lets Carbide Motion control power to your CNC router, so you do not need to reach for the router’s power switch when a program ends or a tool change is required.
This V2 Deluxe version adds a lockout pendant, allowing you to manually disable the router during bit changes for additional safety. The Deluxe model also includes an internal AC filter to help keep electrical noise from the router from entering the AC power lines in your workshop.
BitRunner is intended for router control only. It should not be used to control a Shop Vac, as that is likely to overload the internal circuit and can cause electromagnetic interference when both motors switch on and off together. It is also not for VFD spindles, which are controlled by their own electronics.
Compatibility: BitRunner is compatible with all Shapeoko Pro, Shapeoko 4, and Shapeoko 5 Pro machines using a Carbide Compact Router. It is not compatible with VFD spindles or the Shapeoko HDM. Shapeoko 3 machines with a V2.3 board or below require the Carbide Motion PCB with an enclosure, while Shapeoko 3 machines with a V2.4 PCB should be checked with support to confirm compatibility.
A hookup guide and instructions are provided by the manufacturer for installation and setup.
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- electromagnetic interference
- Electromagnetic interference (EMI) is unwanted electrical noise from nearby devices, cables, or radio signals that can disturb the signals carried in a wire or circuit. Shielding helps reduce this noise, which matters because cleaner signals make data and communication links less prone to errors and dropouts.
- PCB
- A printed circuit board (PCB) is a board, usually rigid, with etched copper tracks that connect electronic components together without loose wiring. Components are mounted on the board and signals route between them through the copper layout.
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